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  • Jon Smethurst avatar

    We Can Be Heroes

    Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

    Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Shine Your Light For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,433 views

    Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

    There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    The Law Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 27,363 views

    Sermon on sacrifice

    THE LAW OF SACRIFICE PHILIPPIANS 2:17-18 03/22/95 I wish to begin today’s sermon by telling you the story of a man by the name of Abraham Bininger. Born in Switzerland in the 17 hundreds he and his parents left their homeland and bordered a ship for America. During the journey both his father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Paul's "Son"

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    Sermon on Timothy

    PAUL’S "SON" PHILIPPIANS 2:19-24 04/19/95 A reporter in San Bernardino California arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. Hundreds of people passed by, but not one showed any sympathy. A few years back you may recall an article in the newspaper that told how thirty-eight people ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Paul's "Brother"

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,241 views

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    PAUL’S "BROTHER" PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 04/27/95 One of Ben Franklin’s many discoveries was that plaster sown in fields would make plants grow better. He shared this discovery with his neighbors only to be mocked. They argued that plaster would have no affect on grass or grain. Not one who liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Bryan Smith avatar

    Tres Grandes Ejemplos

    Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 1,872 views

    Debemos vivir vidas 100% entregadas a Cristo y sus propositos.

    Iglesia Bíblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 9 de Marzo 2003 Tres Grandes Ejemplos Filipenses 2:19-30 Tres Grandes Ejemplos Introducción: Todos tenemos “ídolos,” por decirlo así. Cuando yo era mas joven yo quería ser un gran jugador de básquetbol como Michael Jordan. Otros seguramente querían ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Ok, I Am Saved, Now What?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,036 views

    Salvation is not an end, it is a beginning. To often we focus on salvation then we stop dicipling after salavation. That should not be. Salavation is a beginning not an end

    Philippians 2:12-18 Ok I am Saved, Now What? Introduction A. For Christmas my brother gave me a (no not stickers this time (He probably was feeling guilty)) a really cook 3d puzzle among other things B. So I open this 3d puzzle and I look at it and here is 806 foam pieces just sitting there C. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Life Of Service

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Death of Mr. Rogers reminds us that service with a Christ-like humble attitude always wins in a world of putdowns!

    A Life of service Philippians 2:19-30 One night a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They were just appalled at his appearance- leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, pierced nose and ears. Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Fletcher avatar

    Examples In The Faith

    Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Timothy and Epaphroditus, examples of faith.

    Introduction: Who do you want to be like when you grow up. I wanted to be like superman. 1. He was strong – practically invincible (except for a green rock), I wasn’t strong. 2. He could fly – I had to walk—ride my bigwheel 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Rushing avatar

    How To Work Out Your Salvation Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon shows three ways to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.

    I. Introduction a. Work Out your Salvation (12-13) i. Paul was urging the church to obey his teaching. ii. Paul would urge us to do the same. II. The First Way is to stop Grumbling (14-15) a. Stop Grumbling for the purpose proving yourselves as being blameless. b. And for the purpose of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Should Do? Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

    I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Lessons For Church Family Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,920 views

    You may have never heard of Epaphroditus. He is only mentioned here in Philippians chapter 2 and then again briefly in Chapter 4. But Epaphroditus gives us a great example of Christian Commitment.

    As we face the coming days we are going to need a new level of Christian commitment. What we find in these verses of scripture is exactly that, an example of Christian commitment. Illustration: Christian commitment You have all heard Hand ell’s Messiah and you love to hear the words to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    contrasts between bad attitudes and the beatitudes of our Lord Jesus Christ

    Examples of Bad Attitude 1. Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. 2. Taking credit for every good thing that happens 3. Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others 4. Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Credille avatar

    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist